The bill includes initiatives to improve and expand mental health workforce development, services in schools, insurance coverage and more.
2022 Legislative Session
Catch up on all of The Connecticut Mirror’s coverage of the 2022 legislative session.
Posted inJustice
Solitary confinement reemerges as major criminal justice issue for lawmakers
The Judiciary Committee agreed to hold a public hearing on solitary confinement. An hour earlier, the DOC commissioner said it didn’t exist in Connecticut prisons.
Posted inMoney
House GOP ups the ante in tax-cutting debate
House Republicans focus for 2022 is centered on cutting taxes and securing an independent probe of state contracting practices.
Posted inMoney
Lamont would remove contracting watchdog’s enforcement powers
Contracting watchdog officials say they would lose their power to suspend improper procurements under Gov. Ned Lamont’s budget proposal.
Posted inHealth
CT senate leaders announce big children’s mental health bills
Legislators have described the mental health crisis among children as one of the most crucial priorities this session.
Posted inGovernment
Senate continues limited COVID emergency in Connecticut
The Senate approved two measures that continue some emergency powers while allowing educators to decide whether to require masks in schools.
Posted inJustice
Coalition urges lawmakers to open state Gun Violence Prevention Office
The rally came an hour after the Public Health Committee agreed to hold a public hearing on a related bill.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Solar program reform efforts likely in the legislature, but already face hurdles
There is already disagreement over which solar program caps to alter, how they should be altered, and what, if any, other rules should be overhauled.
Posted inPolitics
With House vote, Connecticut adopts timeline for ‘living with COVID’
Connecticut’s management of a COVID-19 pandemic would loosen under new rules approved Thursday by the House of Representatives.
Posted inHealth
Prescription drug cap among Lamont’s planned health care reforms
Gov. Ned Lamont unveiled health care proposals aimed at increasing accessibility, promoting primary care and curbing the cost of medication.
Posted inPhotos
Photos: Let the 2022 legislative session begin
The Connecticut General Assembly gaveled into session on Wednesday with the first order of business being the governor’s State of the State address.
Posted inHealth
Lamont budget would expand mental health services, other health care initiatives
New psychiatric beds and other services for children top a list of mental health investments in the $24.2 billion budget Gov. Ned Lamont unveiled Wednesday.
Posted inCities & Towns
See how your town could fare in Gov. Lamont’s proposed budget
Connecticut towns would receive about $2.85 billion in statutory formula grants in the upcoming fiscal year under Gov. Ned Lamont’s plan.
Posted inEducation
Lamont budget would help towns improve school air quality
After initial reluctance, Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration is warming to the prospect of helping towns improve air quality in schools.
Posted inPolitics
Gov. Lamont’s State of the State address sets the stage for 2022 campaign
Gov. Ned Lamont’s election-year address began by answering a question already posed by an opponent: Is Connecticut better off than before he took office?
